WHO WE ARE

UC2B connects people & technology

VISION
UC2B envisions a community where every person has equal access to technology and support that enables participation in employment, education and social activities without barriers.

MISSION
UC2B seeks to unite people, organizations and technology to build an advanced and inclusive future with a focus on equity, collaboration, economic development, and Smart City innovation.

Our Board

Our board represents members from each of the three partnering organizations; City of Champaign, University of Illinois, and City of Urbana.

Paul Hixson

Co-Chair of the Board

Member since 2014
City of Urbana Voting Member

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Connie Dillard Myers

Co-Chair of Board

Board Member since 2021
City of Urbana Voting Member

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Jake Myers

Member since 2018
City of Champaign Voting Member

Big Ten Academic Alliance
Asst. Director of IT and Communications

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Tracy Smith

Member since 2015
University of Illinois Voting Member

University of Illinois
Deputy CIO for Innovation & Technology Strategy

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John Koontz

Board Member since 2015
City of Champaign Voting Member

Chief Information Officer
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Mark Toalson

Board Member since 2020
City of Champaign Voting Member

City of Champaign
IT Director

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Kandace Turner

Board Memnber since 2023
University of Illinois Voting Member

Director for Public Engagement at University of Illinois

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Mairéad Martin

Board Member since 2023
University of Illinois Voting Member

Chief Information Officer
University of Illinois

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